AIX Shell Programming Course Overview

Target Audience for AIX Shell Programming

The AIX Shell Programming course is designed for IT professionals seeking to enhance their Unix scripting skills.

• System Administrators working with AIX or Unix-like systems
• Developers who need to write or maintain shell scripts on AIX systems
• IT Support Specialists requiring automation of tasks in Unix environments
• Technical Consultants who provide solutions based on AIX systems
• DevOps Engineers focusing on automation and configuration management on AIX
• Data Analysts who work with Unix-based systems and require scripting capabilities
• Unix/Linux Enthusiasts wanting to deepen their knowledge of shell scripting
• Database Administrators managing databases on Unix/AIX systems and needing to automate routine tasks
• IT Students and Professionals looking to acquire additional skills for career growth in Unix-based environments

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this AIX Shell Programming?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes

The AIX Shell Programming course equips students with essential skills for scripting in Unix, focusing on AIX shell environments. Students will learn command usage, script development, and advanced shell features.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Gain proficiency in basic and general Unix commands to manage files, directories, and processes on AIX systems.
• Understand and apply filename generation characters and regex to filter and manipulate file lists effectively.
• Master I/O redirection to control the flow of data in and out of Unix commands and scripts.
• Learn the fundamentals of shell scripting, including development best practices and script execution.
• Acquire the ability to declare and utilize environment and local variables within shell scripts, enhancing their dynamic capabilities.
• Implement integer arithmetic operations in scripts using expr and shell-specific notations for efficient data computation.
• Handle runtime data through user input and command-line arguments to create interactive and customizable scripts.
• Develop the skills to control script flow with conditional execution, utilizing if statements and test commands for decision-making logic.
• Understand and implement various loop constructs such as while, until, and for loops to automate repetitive tasks effectively.
• Create multi-branch decisions with case statements and design menu-driven applications for user-friendly interfaces.
• Learn to define and use functions to modularize scripts, improving reusability and organization through a function library.